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Newport City Renaissance Corporation

To advance enhance economic environment design a welcoming downtown and promote Newport Vermont as a destination

Newport City Renaissance Corp

Community Development Newport, VT EIN 450565353 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Newport City Renaissance Corporation

Economic development and marketing projects in partnership with other organizations for planning and economic growth, dense development of the historic downtown, branding of the area through a website and marketing strategy known as newport genuine by nature, connecting local farms with downtown markets through our newport fresh by nature efforts, and promoting recreational activities through our active by nature campaign.

Founded
Headquarters
Newport, VT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To advance enhance economic environment design a welcoming downtown and promote Newport Vermont as a destination

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S31

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($63,432)
87% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Newport City Renaissance Corporation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Newport, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 450565353. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $434K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Newport City Renaissance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Newport City Renaissance Corporation is located in Newport, VT, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Newport City Renaissance Corporation has $434K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Newport City Renaissance Corporation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $434K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Newport City Renaissance Corporation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Newport City Renaissance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Economic development and marketing projects in partnership with other organizations for planning and economic growth, dense development of the historic downtown, branding of the area through a website and marketing strategy known as newport genuine by nature, connecting local farms with downtown markets through our newport fresh by nature efforts, and promoting recreational activities through our active by nature campaign. Newport City Renaissance Corporation is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Newport City Renaissance Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $434K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Newport City Renaissance Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Newport City Renaissance Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450565353, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sarah Chadburn
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CA
Casey B••••
Director
DA
Daniel P•••••••
Director
DI
Diino S•••••
Director
ED
Ed G•• D• R••••
SECRETARY
EL
Eleanor L••••
TREASURER
LA
Laura D•••••
Director
LA
Laura D••••• E• O•••••••
Treasurer
SA
Sarah C•••••••
BOARD PRESID
ST
Steven W•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Welch: $1 million for farm, small business development in northeast Vermont - MyChamplainValley.com
May 2026
www.mychamplainvalley.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Patricia M Sears named Publisher of the Newport Daily Express - Vermont Business Magazine
Apr 2018
vermontbiz.com
Interview with Patricia Sears, Newport, Vermont - AARP
Oct 2017
www.aarp.org
Intergenerational Community Gardening, Newport, Vermont - AARP
Oct 2017
www.aarp.org
Runners gather for the 6th annual Dandelion Run - Newport Dispatch
May 2014
www.newportdispatch.com
Thirty-six Hours in Newport, a City Waiting to Happen - Seven Days Vermont
Jul 2013
www.sevendaysvt.com
Lure of Green Cards Brings Big Investments for Remote Resort in Vermont (Published 2012) - The New York Times
Dec 2012
www.nytimes.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Newport City Renaissance Corporation This page 89 $433,786 87%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%
Dad Guild Inc 90 $382,891 97%
Disability Pride Philadelphia Inc 90 $359,480 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Newport City Renaissance Corporation

What is Newport City Renaissance Corporation?
Newport City Renaissance Corporation is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newport, United States. Economic development and marketing projects in partnership with other organizations for planning and economic growth, dense development of the historic downtown, branding of the area through a website and marketing strategy known as newport genuine by nature, connecting local farms with downtown markets through our newport fresh by nature efforts, and promoting recreational activities through our active by nature campaign.
When was Newport City Renaissance Corporation founded?
Newport City Renaissance Corporation was founded in 2007.
Who leads Newport City Renaissance Corporation?
Sarah Chadburn serves as President.
Where is Newport City Renaissance Corporation located?
Headquartered in Newport, United States.
What is Newport City Renaissance Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Newport City Renaissance Corporation trustworthy?
Newport City Renaissance Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Newport City Renaissance Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 450565353.
What is Newport City Renaissance Corporation's website?
https://www.discovernewportvt.com